DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

Victoria Memorial

Supposedly the British Raj's answer to Agra's Taj Mahal, this imposing edifice contains a collection of Victorian memorabilia, including Queen Victoria's Piano.

Distance from the Hotel: 2.5 kilometres
Driving time:
5 min

The Maidan

This enormous park forms the 'lungs' of Kolkata, and offers a fascinating ongoing pageant of the city's life. Nearby is the old British fort, Fort William. Also nearby is the 48-meter high Ochterlony Monument.

Distance from the Hotel: 650m
Driving time: 8 min

Kalighat

An important temple to Kali, the goddess from whom Kolkata supposedly takes its name.

Distance from the Hotel: 4.9 kilometres
Driving time: 12 min

Raj Bhavan

This was once the residence of the British Viceroy in India. Not far away are other fine examples of Raj architecture: the Town Hall, Writers' Building (the old East India Company office) and St. John's Church. Also not far away is the South Park Street Cemetery, with its poignant old tombs and inscriptions.

Distance from the Hotel: 2.9 kilometres
Driving time: 6 min

Indian Museum

Perhaps one of the finest museums in Asia, with an excellent collection of art, as well as fossils and meteorites.

Distance from the Hotel: 190m
Driving time: 1 min

Shantiniketan University

University founded by Rabindranath Tagore with a unique educational experience.

The Museum and the art gallery have crafts centres and students at the university have their studies in the complex and welcome visitors interested in their works.

Distance from the Hotel: 1.8 kilometres
Driving time: 2 min

Oberoi Experiences

Experience a cultural kaleidoscope, take a guided city tour or soak in the European influence on the heritage city of Kolkata. With an Oberoi experience, you will make sure the memories of your stay remain with you for a long time.

Travel Information

Kolkata’s Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International airport is 22kms, approximately forty five minutes’ drive, from The Oberoi Grand. It has regular connections to Delhi and Mumbai. Kolkata is also well connected with Middle East countries and other important South East Asian locations.